Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia is about a 2 day drive from San Antonio and is a college/university town as well as the birth place of R.E.M and B-52's. 

 The University of Georgia has a lovely campus and was established in 1785.   33,000 students attend this campus.

The city itself is very pretty.

The town has a number of historic features such as the Old Athens Cemetery.

The cemetery is in the center of the campus and has headstones dating the American Revolution.

The University is also the home of the Georgia Bulldogs football team and there are numerous statues such as this located around the city.

There are also very interesting motor bikes. We don't pretend to know the history of this scooter but it certainly has a military theme.

There are many places to eat and we really enjoyed the East West Bistro in Broad Street where delicious food such as the spicy shrimp salad that Ross was about to eat.

And, the fried chevre and basil poblano vinaigrette dish Beverley enjoyed.

Before one can drink in Athens proof of identity is required. 

Athens has lots to offer.  Being a University town there is always something on.  On this day the University wind ensemble entertained the crowd with classical music.

To know more about this interesting town have a look at http://www.visitathensga.com


Best wishes,
Beverley and Ross